Acute Care Staff Interactions With Chaplains To Discuss Team Or Personal, Non-Work-Related Stressors, 2024 Providence
Acute Care Staff Interactions With Chaplains To Discuss Team Or Personal, Non-Work-Related Stressors, Gary Weisbrich, Sarah Sumner, Teresa Rangel
Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present
Background: Healthcare staff experience stress from the workplace when providing complex patient care and often may lean on specially trained spiritual support caregivers, or chaplains, for support navigating patient-related stressors. Yet, healthcare staff can also suffer from team-related or personal stressors that, if unresolved, could negatively impact care delivery. Little is known about whether, how often, and which staff may interact with chaplains for emotional support when experiencing non-patient-related stressors originating from work or personal lives.
Purpose: To describe the proportion of individuals who report discussing team-related or personal stressors with chaplains in the past 12 months, and to …
Alleviating Health Professionals' Moral Distress Through Hospital-Based Chaplain Care, 2024 Providence Sacred Heart
Alleviating Health Professionals' Moral Distress Through Hospital-Based Chaplain Care, Karen Colorafi, Sarah Sumner, Teresa Rangel
Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present
Background: Healthcare workers frequently experience occupational stressors that negatively impact their emotional well-being. Recent evidence suggests that healthcare workers’ occupational stressors may translate to moral distress, defined as emotional turmoil occurring over an ethical dilemma secondary to a patient care or team-related issue. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, moral distress and a wide range of psychological and physical issues have been linked to high rates of healthcare worker burnout. Increased occupational stressors significantly augment turnover intentions and behaviors and negatively impact well-being. The resultant turnover rates have reached an all-time high among professional registered nurses. Some evidence suggests that the …
Perceived Moral Distress Among Patient-Facing Healthcare Professionals During The Covid-19 Pandemic, 2024 Providence St. Joseph Health
Perceived Moral Distress Among Patient-Facing Healthcare Professionals During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Sarah Sumner, Karen Colorafi, Teresa Rangel
Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present
Background:
The most common framework for ethical decision-making in healthcare is principalism which is founded on three ethical traditions: utilitarianism, achieving the most good for the most people; deontology, upholding moral obligations to individuals; and virtue ethics, doing what is virtuous regardless of the consequences. Principalism is further guided by four principles: 1) respect for autonomy; 2) beneficence, the duty to do good; 3) nonmaleficence, the duty to do no harm; and 3) justice, the duty to treat similar cases similarly. Patient-facing healthcare professionals (HCPs) commonly expect all moral values will be considered when decisions are made that impact patients …
Economic Impacts Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Families Of Children With Autism And Other Developmental Disabilities., 2024 Children's Mercy Hospital
Economic Impacts Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Families Of Children With Autism And Other Developmental Disabilities., Olivia M. Pokoski, Hayley Crain, Carolyn Diguiseppi, Sarah M. Furnier, Eric J. Moody, Cy Nadler, Karen Pazol, Jessica Sanders, Lisa D. Wiggins, Maureen S. Durkin
Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers
BACKGROUND: To control the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), many jurisdictions throughout the world enacted public health measures that had vast socio-economic implications. In emergency situations, families of children with developmental disabilities (DDs), including autism, may experience increased difficulty accessing therapies, economic hardship, and caregiver stress, with the potential to exacerbate autism symptoms. Yet, limited research exists on the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on families of children with autism or another DD compared to families of children from the general population.
OBJECTIVES: To assess impact of the COVID-19 pandemic related to parental employment and economic difficulties in …
The Impact Of Brief Electronic Guided Mindfulness Meditation On Anxiety Scores, 2024 Northern Michigan University
The Impact Of Brief Electronic Guided Mindfulness Meditation On Anxiety Scores, Sierra King
DNP Scholarly Projects
In the United States, anxiety rates are on the rise for the general population (Goodwin et al., 2020a). Prolonged and frequent anxiety can become unprompted and problematic (American Psychiatric Association, 2021). Management of anxiety is crucial for overall wellbeing. Access to treatment and resources for anxiety may be limited in rural geographical locations (Morales et al., n.d.). This DNP project sought to determine whether a brief intervention of electronic guided mindfulness meditation (MM) by Insight Timer is effective in decreasing anxiety in a rural populous. Convenience sampling recruited a final total of 11 rural participants who participated in seven sessions …
Effects Of A Preventive Mental Health Curriculum Embedded Into A Scholarly Gaming Course On Adolescent Self-Esteem: Prospective Matched Pairs Experiment., 2023 Children's Mercy Kansas City
Effects Of A Preventive Mental Health Curriculum Embedded Into A Scholarly Gaming Course On Adolescent Self-Esteem: Prospective Matched Pairs Experiment., Christopher Jenson, Sharon Fitzgerald Wolff, Libby Milkovich
Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers
BACKGROUND: Positive self-esteem predicts happiness and well-being and serves as a protective factor for favorable mental health. Scholarly gaming within the school setting may serve as a channel to deliver a mental health curriculum designed to improve self-esteem.
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the impact of a scholarly gaming curriculum with and without an embedded preventive mental health curriculum, Mental Health Moments (MHM), on adolescents' self-esteem.
METHODS: The scholarly gaming curriculum and MHM were developed by 3 educators and a school-based health intervention expert. The scholarly gaming curriculum aligned with academic guidelines from the International Society for Technology Education, …
Hold Off That Olanzapine! The Development Of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome In A Dehydrated Pediatric Patient., 2023 Children's Mercy Kansas City
Hold Off That Olanzapine! The Development Of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome In A Dehydrated Pediatric Patient., Maryam Tariq, Danielle N. Wentzel, Joshua B. Beggs
Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers
No abstract provided.
Barriers To The Diagnosis, Care, And Management Of Pediatric Patients With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome In The United States: A Qualitative Analysis., 2023 Children's Mercy Kansas City
Barriers To The Diagnosis, Care, And Management Of Pediatric Patients With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome In The United States: A Qualitative Analysis., William R. Black, Lora L. Black, Jordan T. Jones
Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers
Objectives: Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a family of heritable connective tissue diseases. Primary practitioners are capable of diagnosing and managing EDS; however, few are knowledgeable and comfortable enough to see patients with EDS, resulting in delays in diagnosis and care. This study explores the barriers physicians experience with diagnosing, managing, and caring for patients with EDS, and potential resolutions to those barriers. Methods: As part of a larger online study, providers (n = 107) in the United States were asked to specify "What information would improve (their) comfort" in diagnosing, caring for, and managing EDS via open-ended questions. Results …
The Mindfulness Minute For Caregiver Wellbeing, 2023 Providence Little Company of Mary
The Mindfulness Minute For Caregiver Wellbeing, Veronica Silva, Trisha Saul
Articles, Abstracts, and Reports
Purpose {What): Research has shown a correlation between stress and job burnout. The Minute Project was developed as a simple tool for caregivers to reduce stress. Our intention is that when stress is reduced, burnout will also be reduced. This tool can be used anytime throughout the day to help our caregivers. Significance {Why): The wellbeing of caregivers in a hospital setting have been challenged over the past 2-3 years. Research has shown that mindfulness practices have an impact on stress levels by activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Given the limited education resources, we felt that addressing the stress levels …
Sexual Risk-Taking Behavior Amongst Emerging Adults In A Tertiary Institution Of Learning In Coastal Kenya: A Qualitative Study Of Stakeholders’ Perspectives Using Causal Loop Mapping, 2023 Pwani University, Kenya
Sexual Risk-Taking Behavior Amongst Emerging Adults In A Tertiary Institution Of Learning In Coastal Kenya: A Qualitative Study Of Stakeholders’ Perspectives Using Causal Loop Mapping, Stevenson K. Chea, Vincent A. Kagonya, Eunice A. Oyugi, Carophine Nasambu, Isaac Menza, Fauz Ibrahim, Osman Abdullahi, Alice Anika, Amin S. Hassan, Amina Abubakar
Institute for Human Development
Background It is known from previous studies that university students in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA) engage in sexual risk-taking behaviour (SRTB). However, there is paucity of data on factors contributing to SRTB among university students (emerging adults) at the Kenyan Coast thus hindering intervention planning. This study seeks to provide an in-depth qualitative understanding of the factors contributing to SRTB and their interconnectedness among university students at the Kenyan Coast combining qualitative research with a systems thinking approach.
Methods Using the ecological model, and employing in-depth interviews, we explored the perceptions of twenty-six key informants (twenty-one emerging adults and five other …
Pharmacogenetic Testing In Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluated In A Precision Medicine Clinic., 2023 Children's Mercy Kansas City
Pharmacogenetic Testing In Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluated In A Precision Medicine Clinic., Rachel Goodson, Jennifer Wagner, Tracy L. Sandritter, Vincent S. Staggs, Sarah E. Soden, Cy Nadler
Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers
OBJECTIVE: This study investigated outcomes of pharmacogenetic testing of youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) referred to a precision medicine clinic and explored associations between patient characteristics and pharmacogenomic testing results.
METHODS: Records for patients diagnosed with ASD and subsequently referred to a pediatric hospital's precision medicine clinic between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2020, were reviewed. Pharmacogenetic testing results were abstracted focusing on CYP2D6 and CYP2C19. In addition, we compiled counts of patients' co-occurring diagnoses, histories of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), previously trialed ineffective medications, and previous psychiatric medication changes. Logistic regression models were fit to examine CYP2C19 …
Primary Care Behavioral Health Partnerships Advancing & Transforming Health Sciences (Pcbh Paths), 2023 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Primary Care Behavioral Health Partnerships Advancing & Transforming Health Sciences (Pcbh Paths), Kristan Diaz-Rios, Deepu George, Maria Hernandez, Evan Garcia, Myrna Ruiz, Salvador Arellano Iii
Research Symposium
Purpose: Primary Care Behavioral Health Partnerships Advancing & Transforming Health Sciences (PCBH PATHS) is a workforce development pipeline project aimed at permanently augmenting UTRGV’s institutional capacity to address shortage of an Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) competent workforce locally, regionally and nationally. Our initiative, aligned with UTRGV strategic priorities and key initiatives, will integrate basic(model specific strategy and operational elements), mid-level (role identity and profession specific behavioral competencies specific to each health profession), and advanced (behavioral medicine clinical skills) applications of the evidence based PCBH model of delivery. A PCBH focused delivery system (clinical and educational), in which primary care providers …
Pro- And Anti-Inflammatory Biomarkers As Predictors Of Response To Valproate In Patients With Comorbid Alcohol Use And Bipolar Disorder-Preliminary Findings, 2023 University of Miami
Pro- And Anti-Inflammatory Biomarkers As Predictors Of Response To Valproate In Patients With Comorbid Alcohol Use And Bipolar Disorder-Preliminary Findings, Ilya Blokhin, Lisa Harlow, Eleonore Beurel, Feng Miao, Dana Ascherman, Claes Wahlestedt, Ihsan Salloum
Research Symposium
Objective/Hypothesis: Bipolar disorder (BD) has the highest association with alcohol and other substance use disorders compared to other major psychiatric disorders. This patient population is particularly challenging to treat. We have previously shown that some patients with co-occurring alcohol use and bipolar disorders respond to the GABAergic agonist valproate (VPA), which is known to modulates the dopaminergic system, and also as an epigenetic modifier. Predictors of therapeutic response to VPA in patients with AUD/BD are not known, and the subgroup which would benefit from VPA is still to be identified. Recent evidence suggests that AUD promotes a pro-inflammatory state while …
Nursing Leadership Panel: The Relationship Between Moral Injury, Moral Resilience, And The Healthy Work Environment Among Icu Nurses: Implications For Nurse Leaders, 2023 Providence St. Joseph Health
Nursing Leadership Panel: The Relationship Between Moral Injury, Moral Resilience, And The Healthy Work Environment Among Icu Nurses: Implications For Nurse Leaders, Sarah Sumner
2023 South Division Nursing Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Poster: Moral Injury & Nurse Work Performance Following The Covid-19 Surges, 2023 Providence Little Company of Mary
Poster: Moral Injury & Nurse Work Performance Following The Covid-19 Surges, Annette Callis, Trisha Saul, Ross Bindler
2023 South Division Nursing Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Kenyan Palliative Care Providers’ And Leaders’ Perceptions Of Palliative Care Research Needs And Support To Facilitate Rigorous Research, 2023 Clemson University, Clemson,USA
Kenyan Palliative Care Providers’ And Leaders’ Perceptions Of Palliative Care Research Needs And Support To Facilitate Rigorous Research, K. Cartmell, E. Doherty, Nancy Gikaara, Z. Ali, S. Qanungo, E. S. Melikam, R. A. Powell
Internal Medicine, East Africa
Background: Palliative care (PC) can reduce symptom distress and improve quality of life for patients and their families experiencing life-threatening illness. While the need for PC in Kenya is high, PC service delivery and research is limited. Qualitative research is needed to explore potential areas for PC research and support needed to enable that research. This insight is critical for informing a national PC research agenda and mobilizing limited resources for conducting rigorous PC research in Kenya.
Objectives: To explore perceptions of priority areas for PC research and support needed to facilitate rigorous research from the perspective of Kenyan PC …
The Building Healthy Eating And Self-Esteem Together For University Students Mobile App To Treat Eating Disorders: User-Centered Research Design And Feasibility Study., 2023 Children's Mercy Hospital
The Building Healthy Eating And Self-Esteem Together For University Students Mobile App To Treat Eating Disorders: User-Centered Research Design And Feasibility Study., Kelsie T. Forbush, Kara A. Christensen Pacella, Marianna L. Thomeczek, Sara R. Gould, Danielle A N Chapa, Brianne N. Richson, Victoria L. Perko, Joseph Ayres, Yiyang Chen, Sonakshi Negi
Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers
BACKGROUND: University students are an at-risk group for the development of eating disorders (EDs); however, many college campuses lack sufficient resources to provide ED specialty care. Students report unique reasons for not seeking ED treatment, including the desire to solve the problem on their own (eg, seeking help from friends, self-medicating, or waiting to see if their problems improve), inability to afford treatment, lack of time to participate in the treatment, fear of seeing their primary care physician, and lack of recognition of their issues as an ED. Mobile health (mHealth) apps may be a cost-effective, helpful adjunctive tool to …
The Effects Of Prenatal Buprenorphine Exposure On The Neurobehavioral Development Of The Child, 2023 Rowan University
The Effects Of Prenatal Buprenorphine Exposure On The Neurobehavioral Development Of The Child, Zaineb Zubair, Maryam Zubair, Juan Alonso, Abdullah Zubair
Rowan-Virtua Research Day
Background: Current guidelines for pregnant women with substance use disorder advise prenatal maintenance of opioid agonist therapy with either buprenorphine or methadone. Despite this rise in prenatal opioid agonist therapy, little is known about the effect of prenatal buprenorphine on the neurobehavioral development of the child. This poses the question: does buprenorphine have a long-lasting effect on the central and peripheral nervous system development and behavior of children who were exposed prenatally?
Methods: A comprehensive literature review identified articles relating to prenatal buprenorphine and neurobehavioral outcomes. Article searches were conducted on PubMed and Dynamed. Publications from 2002 through November 2021 …
Trends In Opioid Usage And The Covid-19 Pandemic, 2023 Rowan University
Trends In Opioid Usage And The Covid-19 Pandemic, Priya Brahmbhatt, Jeffery Powers
Rowan-Virtua Research Day
The opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic have affected individuals in the United States in various capacities, and new avenues to reduce the harmful effects of both public health crises must be explored. It has been found that those with substance use disorders have an increased risk for COVID-19 (Wang 2021). There have been more visits to emergency rooms for substance overdose during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic (Holland 2021). This research project attempted to understand the trends amongst opioid users during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, in …
The Correlation Between Traumatic Brain Injury And Incarceration Among Adult Males In The United States, 2023 Rowan University
The Correlation Between Traumatic Brain Injury And Incarceration Among Adult Males In The United States, Shadi Shams
Rowan-Virtua Research Day
The United States has one of the largest growing prison populations in the world. A large amount of social and economic resources go towards the cost and maintenance of correctional facilities each year. Additionally, the current correctional programs are insufficient in assisting inmates with getting back to society; especially those with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who often remain undiagnosed and are usually treated unfairly in the prison system instead of receiving the appropriate help. Prior scholarly work has shown that patients in the post-TBI stage are more likely to enter the judicial system. In the recent population-based cohort study, the …